multiple myeloma
noun
: a disease of bone marrow that is characterized by the presence of numerous myelomas in various bones of the body
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Hargitay points out that about 36,000 new cases of multiple myeloma are expected this year, according to the American Cancer Society.
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The deal announced this morning will give GSK, which has focused on gynecologic cancers as well as multiple myeloma, a broader lung cancer portfolio.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 9 June 2026
Clinical trials showed the therapy cut the risk of progression to multiple myeloma or death in half.
—Tomas J. Philipson, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Pettis has battled his own health concerns in recent years, missing time in 2020-21 while undergoing treatments for multiple myeloma.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 1 June 2026
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The deal announced this morning will give GSK, which has focused on gynecologic cancers as well as multiple myeloma, a broader lung cancer portfolio.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 9 June 2026
Clinical trials showed the therapy cut the risk of progression to multiple myeloma or death in half.
—Tomas J. Philipson, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Pettis has battled his own health concerns in recent years, missing time in 2020-21 while undergoing treatments for multiple myeloma.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 1 June 2026
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“Multiple myeloma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiple%20myeloma. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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